When does the 2025 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix start?
The race will begin at 6:00pm BST (British Summer Time) / 1:00pm ET (Eastern Time) on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Fans in Australia will need to tune in at 3:00am AEST on Monday due to time zone differences. Practice and qualifying sessions are held earlier in the weekend, with qualifying at 6:00pm BST on Saturday.
How to watch the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix live in the US?
US viewers can watch the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix live on ESPN2. If you don’t have cable, you can access ESPN2 through streaming service Sling TV (Sling Orange plan at $46/month), which often offers 50% off the first month. Alternatively, the F1 TV Pro app offers live streams for $10.99/month or $84.99/year, with a premium tier for 4K streaming.
ESPN’s coverage includes Spanish language broadcasts on ESPN Deportes and interactive options on ESPN Plus, such as a live driver tracker and on-board cameras.
How to watch the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix live in the UK?
In the UK, Sky Sports holds exclusive rights to Formula 1 and broadcasts all races on Sky Sports F1, available for about £20/month as an add-on to Sky TV. Sky Sports offers 4K streaming for those subscribed to compatible packages.
Streaming platform Now Sports also offers access to Sky Sports channels but without 4K, costing around £34.99/month, with discounts for longer subscriptions and a £14.99 Day Pass option for single-race viewing.
For viewers who prefer free highlights, extended coverage will air on Channel 4 at 10:30pm BST the same day, available both on terrestrial TV and streaming services (a valid UK TV Licence is required).
Where to watch the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix in Australia?
Australian fans can watch every race on Kayo Sports and Fox Sports via Foxtel. Kayo Sports offers a standard subscription for $25/month and a 4K option for $40/month, with a 7-day free trial available. The race starts late at 3:00am AEST Monday, so plan accordingly.
Options for watching the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix in other countries
- Austria and Belgium: Free live broadcasts are available on ORF (Austria) and RTBF Auvio (Belgium), including qualifying sessions.
- India: The race is available on Fancode via its website and app, with prices starting around 49 rupees per race.
How to watch the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix from abroad or bypass geo-restrictions
If you are traveling outside your home country, VPN services like NordVPN allow you to access your regular streaming platforms by connecting to your home country. NordVPN is widely recommended for stable streaming of Formula 1 and other sports, with plans starting around $3 a month with discounts available.
Saudi Arabia Grand Prix 2025 Weekend Timetable
- Friday, April 18: Practice 1 at 2:30pm BST / 9:30am ET; Practice 2 at 6:00pm BST / 1:00pm ET
- Saturday, April 19: Practice 3 at 2:30pm BST / 9:30am ET; Qualifying at 6:00pm BST / 1:00pm ET
- Sunday, April 20: Race at 6:00pm BST / 1:00pm ET (3:00am AEST Monday)
Summary: Best ways to watch the 2025 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix
To catch the 2025 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix live, your best bets are ESPN2 in the US via Sling TV or F1 TV Pro, Sky Sports F1 or Now Sports in the UK, and Kayo Sports or Fox Sports in Australia. Free viewing is limited to Austria and Belgium via local broadcasters. Using a VPN such as NordVPN is a reliable solution to stream from abroad or access geo-locked content. Check your local time zone for the 6:00pm BST race start to tune in live and experience Formula 1 action under the Jeddah street circuit lights.